TOLBOOTHS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word tolbooths. (close relations)
Definition of TOLBOOTHS
tolbooth
Best Alternative Words for TOLBOOTHS
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dungeons | nounn | |||||||
noun • the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress • a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined | ||||||||
jails | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||||
lockups | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • jail in a local police station • the act of locking something up to protect it | ||||||||
penitentiaries | nounn | |||||||
noun • a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes adjective satellite • used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers • showing or constituting penance | ||||||||
prisons | nounn | |||||||
noun • a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment • a prisonlike situation; a place of seeming confinement | ||||||||
tollbooth | nounn | |||||||
noun • a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls | ||||||||
tollhouse | nounn | |||||||
noun • a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls |